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St. Catharines and Lincoln win EDCO Award of Excellence

The City of St. Catharines and the Town of Lincoln have been jointly awarded the Economic Development Council of Ontario (EDCO) Award of Excellence in the Visitor Attraction and Tourism Product Development – Urban category, at the EDCO President’s Dinner during the 2026 Annual EDCO Conference.

The EDCO Awards of Excellence, held Feb. 4 in Toronto, celebrate the most impactful and innovative economic development initiatives across Ontario. The St. Catharines / Lincoln win recognizes the...

Nominations open for 2026 Volunteer Recognition Awards

Nominations for the 38th annual Volunteer Recognition Awards are now open.

The City of St. Catharines’ Volunteer Recognition Awards celebrate residents whose unselfish and dedicated service have made a significant impact in our community. Individuals and organizations can nominate deserving volunteers who’ve made a difference through their community contributions from now until Monday, March 9.

2026 marks the International Year of Volunteers, and the City will join Volunteer Canada’s national...

From a Village to a Town

On June 12, 1845, a by-law was passed at the Lincoln County Council making the village of St. Catharines a corporate town, governed by a Board of Police who acted as town council.  On May 1st of that year, elections had been held and A. S. St. John was elected the first president of the four-member Board of Police.

The St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre is helping us celebrate our 150th anniversary of being officially incorporated as a City with a weekly look back into our rich history...

City selects Poet Laureate in celebration of the city’s 150th anniversary

The City of St. Catharines has chosen Shannon Kitchings as Poet Laureate to help celebrate the City’s sesquicentennial.

Kitchings will serve as an artistic ambassador for the City for 2026, using poetry to engage residents, celebrate civic pride, and enrich public life through readings, special initiatives, and cultural events connected to the history and culture of St. Catharines, coinciding with the 150th anniversary of the City's incorporation.

The Poet Laureate is an honorary civic role that...

St. Catharines–Lincoln Destination Partnership hosts first Annual General Meeting

On January 29, 2026, the St. Catharines–Lincoln Destination Partnership (SCLDP) successfully hosted its first Annual General Meeting (AGM), marking a significant milestone in advancing a coordinated, regional approach to destination development, tourism growth, and economic impact across the City of St. Catharines and the Town of Lincoln.

The SCLDP is a new Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) that is the result of years of discussions, collaboration, and visioning between the Town of...